title: The use of simulation technology in the education of nursing students.
abstract: This article provides a broad overview of simulation use in nursing education. An example of a simulation experience focusing on the development and debriefing of a medication safety exercise is presented based on a theoretic approach. Questions for future consideration by nursing educators and researchers are also presented with the ultimate goal of producing safer patient care and more deliberate reflecting practitioners.
authors.affiliation: Vanderbilt School of Nursing, 303 Godchaux Hall, 461 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37240, USA. maria.overstreet@vanderbilt.edu
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Overstreet
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008348:Manikins; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D017145:Models, Educational; D016294:Models, Nursing; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D011588:Psychology, Educational; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology